Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A delightful and creamy chicken pasta dish that’s perfect for weeknight meals and guaranteed to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or your choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat over medium. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 7-8 minutes per side. Remove and set aside to rest.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet, stirring it into the sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, ensuring it is well-coated and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil for that added color and flavor.
Notes
For a lighter touch, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream. You can also use zucchini noodles for a low-carb version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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